Buddhism Beliefs: Samsara and Nibbana Flashcards
1
Q
What is Samsara?
A
The continual round of birth, death and re-birth.
2
Q
What keeps us in Smasara?
A
Our Kamma.
3
Q
What is the only way to escape Samsara?
A
Becoming enlightened.
4
Q
Samsara quote
A
“Hard to reach is this human state, hard the life of mortals. It’s hard to hear the true Dhamma, hard for Buddhas to arise.”
5
Q
What is Nibbana?
A
The point at which all craving ceases to exist.
6
Q
Where does Nibbana occur?
A
At enlightenment.
7
Q
what are skilful actions?
A
good actions resulting in positive kamma
8
Q
what are unskilful actions?
A
bad actions resulting in negative kamma
